The moment you've all been waiting for, Chapter 4 of Field of Blooms: Walking the Halls. As always my stories are gay themed and contain gay sex, except this chapter. Yes, I know you all are crush that there isn't any sex in this chapter. This is a building block chapter that really helps develop the story, don't worry I will make up for the lack of sex in this chapter with the next. My stories contain a lot of detail to help you imagine that are actually there watching Austin and Eric living out their lives. Everyone in this story is over the age of 18 and any likeness to any person, place or events are coincidental. I'd like to thank my best friend and beta reader/editor Tia for helping me out with the story. She'd given me a swift kick in the butt once and a while to keep me writing. Okay, now that all that is out of the way on to the good stuff! Sit back relax, grab a drink and enjoy Chapter 4 of Field of Blooms: Walking the Halls...
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It was a cool, crisp, September morning. The memories of summer were still fresh in the minds of the students as they woke to get ready for school. Austin slowly opened his eyes, rubbed the last bit of sleep away and as he looked at his phone he saw there was a message waiting for him. He knew it could only have been from one person.
Good morning superman. I hope you slept well. It was lonely in this big bed all by myself. I can't wait to see you and kiss those perfect lips of yours.
I tossed and turned all night. I woke up every time I rolled over and felt you weren't there. I can't wait to see you!
"What has you smiling on the first day of school?" Joan asked as she set down a bowl for Austin.
"I just got a good morning text from Eric." Austin smiled as he poured out some cereal. "He said he can't wait to give me my morning kiss."
"Well isn't that sweet of him. How did you sleep last night?"
"I was restless sleeping alone for the first time after him spending the summer here."
Joan walked over and kissed his forehead, "Look at it like this, it's Wednesday so you only have tonight and tomorrow then he will be here."
"I know, but it's going to be the longest two days ever!" Austin said in a pretend whimper as he poured the milk over his cereal.
"Trust me they will fly by." Joan laughed as she smiled at him.
After breakfast, Austin went to his room and picked out what he wanted to wear. Looking through his new clothes, he decided on the ocean blue button down shirt, stone grey shorts and the salmon sneakers Eric had bought for him. After fussing with his hair, he grabbed his book bag and headed to his car.
When he arrived at school, as promised, Eric was waiting for him. Austin pulled into the spot next to him and got out of his car.
"Wow babe, you look amazing!" Eric said as he looked Austin up and down.
"Thank you." Austin gave a coy smile. "Are you sure I can park here?"
"Of course you can. Who is going to say anything about it?" Eric reached out and pulled Austin's hand into his. "Come on, let's get this year started."
Austin's heart started to race as they made their way towards the front doors. He could see the looks some of the kids were giving them; some had looks of surprise, others of disgust, but it didn't faze Eric as he walked hand in hand with the guy he was in love with. Just before entering the school, Eric stopped and pulled Austin into a passionate embrace.
"I almost forgot to give you your morning kiss." Eric smiled as he looked into Austin's eyes.
"God, I love having your strong arms around me." Austin inhaled the scent of Eric's cologne. "But we better stop since someone else is starting to wake up."
"Oh really now?" Eric grinned impishly. "There are still a few minutes before the first bell."
"People are already going to be talking about us; I don't think having a quickie in the parking lot would be a good idea."
"Okay, fine. At some point in the day though, I am going to have it." Eric reached down and squeezed Austin's ass.
Just then the first bell of the morning rang signaling the start of a new school year. The halls were a sea of students rushing around trying to navigate the halls to their first period on time. Austin's first class was biology which was on the complete opposite side of the school. He just made it into the classroom when the second bell rang. Looking around the room for an empty spot he noticed Becka waving him over to a chair next to her.
"I saved this seat for you; I figured we could be biology partners this year."
"Thank you, I'd be happy to be your partner."
"Darlin, don't you think Eric might be a little jealous that I'm your partner now?" Becka giggled.
"I think this would be the one exception to the rule." Austin laughed.
That first class seemed to drag on for hours as the teacher lectured about what was going to be covered that semester. Austin was relieved when the bell finally rang and he could get out of there. He was putting his biology book into his locker when all of a sudden someone shoved him from behind. When he turned around to see who it was the hall was just a mass of bodies. Maybe it was just an accident, he thought to himself as he closed his locker door and headed to his next class. Finally, it was time for his fourth period class, gym. He had always been picked on by the jocks in the past so, no matter what Eric said he didn't think this year would be any different.
Making his way through the locker room, he overheard two guys talking and for some reason their voices sent a chill down his spine.
"I can't believe that queer seduced Eric in front of the school this morning." David said as he changed into his gym uniform.
"I've always said you have to watch those fags!" Tyler slammed his locker closed. "But that's okay; I slammed him into his locker this morning."
As he heard the two of them walking away, his body began to shake as he could feel a panic attack coming on. He ran over to one of the stalls and locked himself in. Reaching in his bag he pulled out a bottle of water and his meds, in one big gulp he swallowed the pill. He remained locked away until the locker room was cleared out. Once he knew the coast was clear, he emerged from his safe haven and changed for class. When he entered the gym, Coach Davis noticed that it seemed something wasn't right with Austin.
"Is everything okay?"
"Yes sir, I was just changing into my uniform."
"Okay, go ahead and lineup. We are going to play dodge ball today."
Austin walked over and stood with the other students. The team captains were David and Tyler, Austin was starting to get a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach. Soon they started picking teams and Austin was surprised when Tyler called his name first. After the teams had been made, they started the game. Austin tried to hang back but Tyler pulled him to the front and had him stand next to him.
Tyler had a glint in his eye when he leaned over and whispered in Austin's ear, "Don't worry, you'll be just fine."
Coach Davis blew the whistle and the bright red balls started soaring through the air. Austin was doing really well during the first half of the game; he was actually surprised he lasted this long and started to relax. After a quick five minute break the second half started, which consisted mostly of jocks. As one ball rushed right past his head, Tyler called out to Austin.
"I'm surprised you are dodging the balls, figured you'd like them slapping you in the face."
Just as Austin was turning his head back to the game, a ball slammed right into his face, causing a bright flash of light and sending him to the floor. Coach Davis blew the whistle and stopped the game. As Austin was picking himself up, a drop of blood fell from his nose and landed on his hand. The sight of blood and the pain in his face sent him into a tail spin. Screaming he collapsed onto the floor as images of that night came flooding back. Shaking violently, he continued to scream.
"Please stop! Just stop!" Austin's beseeching cries filled the gym.
"Everyone get back! Get away from him!" Coach Davis yelled as he ran over. "Everyone in the locker room right now!"
Coach Davis knelt next to Austin, "Austin, it's okay. No one is here; it is just you and me."
Austin continued his cries, "Please stop it! You're hurting me, please!"
Coach Davis was trying his best to calm Austin down but everything he tried only made it worse.
Finally, he ran over the intercom system, "Eric Mason, report to the gym immediately!"
Moments later Eric came rushing through the doors and the second he saw Austin he knew what was going on, and ran full speed over to him.
